Kitchen Manager Jobs in Buffalo, NY

A Kitchen Manager in the hospitality industry plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of the kitchen. They are responsible for overseeing daily back of house restaurant operations, which includes managing the kitchen staff, ensuring food safety and quality, developing menus, coordinating food orders, and maintaining kitchen equipment. They also ensure that the kitchen operations meet the establishment's standards and comply with health and safety regulations. The Kitchen Manager also liaises with front of house staff to ensure seamless service delivery and guest satisfaction.

Before becoming a Kitchen Manager, one could have worked in roles such as Line Cook, Sous Chef or even as a Chef De Partie. It's necessary for a Kitchen Manager to have excellent leadership and management skills, the ability to work under pressure, and good knowledge of food preparation and safety. They should also have a firm grasp of budgeting, inventory management, and scheduling. Certifications in food handling and safety, such as the ServSafe certification, are typically required. A degree in culinary arts, hospitality or a related field would be beneficial. Also, many years of culinary and management experience are usually required.

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Executive Sous Chef (Highmark Stadium)

  • Orchard Park, NY (13 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Orchard Park, NY (13 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Proven track record in improving kitchen efficiency, managing food quality, and labor costs....

Kitchen Leader

  • Cheektowaga, NY (3 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cheektowaga, NY (3 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 1 day ago

, and following kitchen procedures + Monitoring food waste and inventory levels, and resolving food quality issues + Supporting a strong team dynamic between back of house Crew and front of house Crew...

Kitchen Manager

  • Cheektowaga, NY (3 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 20 days ago
  • Cheektowaga, NY (3 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 20 days ago

Pay: $59,000 - $73,000 Texas Roadhouse is looking for a legendary Kitchen Manager to oversee all Back of House operations and be responsible for purchasing, receiving, preparing, and presenting all...

Kitchen Manager Wanted

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 21 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 21 days ago

un Kitchen Manager Wanted Allen near Elmwood compensation: Competitive employment type: job title: Kitchen Manager New Allentown bar/restaurant seeking a kitchen manager with vision and independent...

Kitchen Manager

  • Cheektowaga, NY (3 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 24 days ago
  • Cheektowaga, NY (3 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 24 days ago

Location: 4960 Transit Road Depew, NY 14043 Availability Requirement for this role: Morning, afternoon, evening (includes weekends).Shifts start as early as 6am Age Requirement: Must be 18 years...

Culinary Supervisor, KeyBank Center

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 25 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 25 days ago

The opportunity Delaware North Sportservice is hiring part-time Culinary Supervisors to join our team at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. Our ideal Culinary Supervisor is an experienced Cook...

Culinary Supervisor

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 27 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 27 days ago

The opportunity Delaware North Sportservice is hiring part-time Culinary Supervisors to join our team at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. Our ideal Culinary Supervisor is an experienced Cook...

Kitchen Manager

  • Amherst, NY (7 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 27 days ago
  • Amherst, NY (7 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 27 days ago

Location: 675 Alberta Drive Amherst, NY 14226 Availability Requirement for this role: Morning, afternoon, evening (includes weekends).Shifts start as early as 6am Age Requirement: Must be 18 years...

Kitchen Supervisor, Highmark Stadium

  • Orchard Park, NY (13 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 27 days ago
  • Orchard Park, NY (13 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 27 days ago

The opportunity Delaware North Sportservice is hiring a part time Kitchen Supervisor to join our team at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. Our ideal Kitchen Supervisor is an experienced...

Employee Cafeteria, Culinary Sous Chef

  • Niagara Falls, NY (15 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Niagara Falls, NY (15 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 90+ days ago

Degree from a postsecondary culinary arts training program. A minimum of three (3) years in a food preparation position....

Demographic Data for Buffalo, NY

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Buffalo, NY

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitality research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Manager positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Buffalo, NY offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
30.6%
High School or GED
24.3%
Associate's Degree
21.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.0%
Master's Degree
6.4%
Some College
3.2%
Some High School
0.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Kitchen Managers in Buffalo, NY
2-4 years
29.5%
1-2 years
29.4%
None
18.4%
Less than 1 year
17.8%
4-6 years
4.9%



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